1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Scorpio | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Scorpio | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2480 mm |
