2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Accord, 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |