1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | 818 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
