1972 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1972 Ford Escort and 1972 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1972 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 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 |
