1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 36 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, 2006 Mazda 3 (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | 3 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |