1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
