1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 203 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |