1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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-7 (145 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 145 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |