1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Falcon | 1971 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |