1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 28 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 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2499 cc |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
