1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 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 25 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |