1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
