1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1974 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | GT 70 | 929 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |