1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 27 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 23 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 315 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2004 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
