1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 3 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 121 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |