1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-7 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |