1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 304 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818.
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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 818 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |