1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 636 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3. 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 Mustang (502 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
