1972 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 160 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 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |