1966 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 41 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 1,308 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 525 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |
