1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, both 1968 Ford Mustang and 1968 Mazda R-100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Mustang weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4733 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
