1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 1000 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1000 | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 986 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3020 mm |