1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-2 | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2400 mm |