1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000.
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, 1974 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 1000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |