1976 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 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, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |