1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 9 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 178 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2606 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
