1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 590 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1995 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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