2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 123 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Drifter | Ventora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3294 cc |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1178 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
