1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 216 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
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 Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1977 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |