1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |