2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000. 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2005 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda S2000 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | S2000 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |