1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | RX-7 | Ventora |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |