1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 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 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 265 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 77 L |