1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 28 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 665 kg more than 1966 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, 1994 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
