2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 116 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | Marathon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
