1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 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 2,290 cc, 1978 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. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |