1955 Jaguar MK VII vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 959 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar MK VII | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | MK VII | 818 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2290 mm |
