1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 500 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | 818 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |