1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 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 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |