Ford Cortina (1976 – 1979) vs Mazda RX-7 (1978 – 1985): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 148 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,035 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Ford Cortina is 86 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7. The Ford Cortina dates from 1976 – 1979, the Mazda RX-7 from 1978 – 1985.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1976 – 1979
|
Mazda
RX-7
1978 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1979 | 1978 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 110 hp | 105 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 176 Nm | 144 – 152 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 s | 8.5 – 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 148 km/h | 185 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,285 – 4,293 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Height | 1,367 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,128 kg | 995 – 1,025 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.