1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Mazda 323
To start off, 1984 Mazda 323 is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 183 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1984 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | 323 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
