1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv

To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. (276 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 424 kg more than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. 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 (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. (214 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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