1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 33 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 435 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.
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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
