1975 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 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, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |