1968 Ford 17 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 17 | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
