2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-150 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1973 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | E-150 | 818 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2320 mm |