1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 15 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2430 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 4104 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3340 mm |