2003 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Falcon | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |