1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
