2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter

To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon 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 97 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.

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