1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 131 kg more than 1984 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zodiac | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
