1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Cortina | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | TR7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |