1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |