1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Cortina | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cortina | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 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 |
