1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 5 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
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 (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
