1955 Rover P4 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1955 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1955 Rover P4 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:
1955 Rover P4 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | P4 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |