1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |