1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | R-100 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |