1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01

To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.

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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Ford Zephyr 1995 Mazda RX-01
Make Ford Mazda
Model Zephyr RX-01
Year Released 1971 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2614 cc
Engine Type in-line dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 81 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 153 Nm 216 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 6000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2350 mm


 

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