1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
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 Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Luce |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
