1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
