1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 73 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929.
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, 1980 Mazda 929 (137 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 929 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |