1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 515 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | 818 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
