1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 32 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 1,308 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 545 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |