2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 35 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | DrifterX |
Year Released | 2004 | 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 | 357 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 | 1515 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |