1970 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-2 (119 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1974 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |