1984 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1984 Ford Falcon. 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Falcon | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
