2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 555 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |
