1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | 929 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
