1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 27 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 501 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Mazda Sentia (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | Sentia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |