1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 655 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | 818 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 92 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 | 1535 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
