2007 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 259 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
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 | 1445 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |