1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
