1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 69 kg more than 1979 Mazda 626.
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. 1979 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. 1979 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | 626 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
