1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 42 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (222 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2005 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
