2009 Mazda 6 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,488 cc, 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mazda 6 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 6 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
