1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 120 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.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-7 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |