1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 475 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 818 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 818 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2830 mm |
