1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
