1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,290 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 185 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |