2002 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 491 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |