2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-350 | 818 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2320 mm |
