1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 418 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | 1000 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |