1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,308 cc, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |