1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 965 kg more than 1965 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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Cortina | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
