1976 Ford LTD vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1976 Ford LTD and 1976 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 770 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | LTD | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |
