1972 Ford Custom vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 767 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Custom | 818 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2320 mm |
