1971 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 616 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 616 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
