1968 Ford GT 40 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 GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | GT 40 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 65 L |