1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 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 105 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 375 kg more than 1986 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | 929 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
