1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1982 Mazda 626
To start off, 1982 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda 626 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1982 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | 626 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
