1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 400 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |