1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 535 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy, 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2004 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | Premacy |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1235 kg |