1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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 (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1996 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | MPV |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
