2002 Honda City vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 762 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | City | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2838 mm |