1978 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 27 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. Both 1978 Ford Cortina and 2005 Mazda Tribute are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 315 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
