1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 16 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |