2005 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2005 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |