2004 Honda Fit vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit 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 (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 644 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. 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, 2004 Honda Fit, 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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Fit | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |
