1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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 (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | 818 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
