1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 11 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, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 9 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
