1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 755 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Hornet | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Hudson | Mazda |
Model | Hornet | 626 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |