2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 279 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-8 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1307 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |