1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1976 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 4 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |