1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 67 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 626 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |