1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 655 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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. 1978 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | 323 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2320 mm |