1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 23 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 2,610 cc, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
