1958 Ford 17 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1976 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |