1984 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Mazda 818

To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.

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