1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 725 kg more than 1966 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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |