1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |