1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 420 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Scorpio | 818 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
