Mazda RX-7 (1978 – 1985) vs Ford Mustang (1978 – 1993): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 141 hp against 116 hp. The Mazda RX-7 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 167 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,280 kg. At 4,445 mm, the Ford Mustang is 152 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-7
1978 – 1985
|
Ford
Mustang
1978 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1985 | 1978 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 116 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 152 Nm | 339 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 9.6 s | 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 193 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,285 – 4,293 mm | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,674 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,446 mm |
| Curb weight | 995 – 1,025 kg | 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.