1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1942 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1942 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 60 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1942 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2580 mm |