1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |