1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, both 1977 Ford Falcon and 1977 Mazda Chante were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 890 kg more than 1977 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Falcon | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | Chante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
