1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 36 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | Luce |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |