Ford Pinto (1971 – 1980) vs Mazda RX-7 (1971 – 1978): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 97 hp. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 154 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 884 kg against 914 kg. At 4,140 mm, the Ford Pinto is 76 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7.
| Specification |
Ford
Pinto
1971 – 1980
|
Mazda
RX-7
1971 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1980 | 1971 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 76 – 97 hp | 110 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,064 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,388 mm | 2,286 mm |
| Curb weight | 914 – 1,064 kg | 884 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.