1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 221 kg more than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
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 (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |