2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Falcon | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |