2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
