1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
