1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 516 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina. 1998 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
