1984 Ford GT vs. 1981 Mazda 626
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Mazda 626.
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. 1981 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford GT has manual transmission. 1984 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford GT | 1981 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | GT | 626 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
