Sedan car comparison

Ford FALCON vs Honda ACCORD

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Ford FALCON 36,746 on NZ roads
VS
Honda ACCORD 23,482 on NZ roads
$28/week cheaper to fuel — Honda ACCORD at $62/wk vs $90/wk
52.69999999999999 kW more power — Ford FALCON at 199 kW
Ford FALCON 36,746 in NZ
Honda ACCORD 23,482 in NZ
Registered in NZ
36,746
23,482
Fuel Economy
11.5 L/100km
7.9 L/100km
Power
199 kW
146.3 kW
Weight
2,055 kg
1,815.5 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1960–2020
1978–2020
Imported New
92%
50%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Ford FALCON vs Honda ACCORD: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Ford FALCON has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Ford FALCON Honda ACCORD
AUCKLAND 4,860 7,945
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,513 1,616
HAMILTON CITY 1,285 1,144
INVERCARGILL CITY 1,460 505
DUNEDIN CITY 1,194 497
TAURANGA CITY 865 709
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 809 526
WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT 1,076

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Ford FALCON or Honda ACCORD?

The Ford FALCON is more common with 36,746 registered in New Zealand compared to 23,482 for the Honda ACCORD. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Ford FALCON or Honda ACCORD?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda ACCORD uses less fuel at 7.9 L/100km compared to 11.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Ford FALCON and Honda ACCORD the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Ford FALCON is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Honda ACCORD runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

92% of Ford FALCON models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Honda ACCORD, 50% were new and 48% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.