1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 95 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |