2003 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX 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 113 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 274 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda NSX | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |