1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 626 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang.
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:
1965 Ford Mustang | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | 626 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |