1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 118 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |