1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 Mazda RX-7. 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |