1980 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2000 Mazda Premacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Because 1980 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Falcon | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | Premacy |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |