1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter

To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 35 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 32 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.

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