2006 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda DrifterX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda DrifterX | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | DrifterX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |