1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Falcon |
Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |