1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, both 1976 Ford Thunderbird and 1976 Mazda RX-3 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 630 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
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.
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1976 Ford Thunderbird | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |