1970 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 8 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 1,963 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |