1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | GT 40 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 75 L |