1978 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (157 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | Roadster |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |