Can I use FireWire 800 if this is the only port on my old Mac?

Yes.

If you're using an old Mac with a FireWire 800 port you'll need an 800 to 400 cable. Tripp Lite FireWire 800 IEEE 1394b Hi-speed Cable (9pin/4pin) is our recommendation. The cable tips look like this:

 

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