1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7

To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.

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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.

Compare all specifications:

1947 Jeep Station Wagon 1987 Mazda RX-7
Make Jeep Mazda
Model Station Wagon RX-7
Year Released 1947 1987
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2199 cc 2616 cc
Engine Type in-line dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 59 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2440 mm


 

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