2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2490 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 667 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Excursion | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Excursion | 818 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5954 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2320 mm |