1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1980 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
