1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 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 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
