1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-2 (119 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 159 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1974 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |