2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2015 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-250 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 65 L |