1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 16 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 294 kg more 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 121 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |