1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 870 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Falcon | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3707 cc | 986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
