1958 Ford 17 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 17 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |