1971 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 495 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.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
