1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Zephyr | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
