1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 26 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 1,308 cc, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1977 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.
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1977 Ford Taunus | 2003 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |