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 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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 | 1998 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |