1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 146 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
