1989 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | Tribute |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |