2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Honda Element

To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Honda Element were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.

Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element, 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 2005 Honda Element
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Element
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 216 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1630 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L