1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 27 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
