1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Mazda CX-05
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-05 is newer by 43 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), 2013 Mazda CX-05 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-05 weights approximately 595 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.
Because 2013 Mazda CX-05 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-05 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2013 Mazda CX-05 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mazda CX-05 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2013 Mazda CX-05 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | CX-05 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.0 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
