1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 29 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1065 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |