1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 929 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |