1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 34 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 213 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (259 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |