1975 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |