1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1967 Mazda Luce is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Luce |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
