1975 Ford LTD vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 490 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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 LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | LTD | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
