1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Mustang | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
