2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 575 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Vamos | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
