1950 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6GCS.
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.
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1950 Maserati A6GCS | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | A6GCS | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 624 kg | 1060 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2430 mm |