1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |