1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 26 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 330 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Ford Vauxhall
Model Lotus Cortina Carlton
Year Released 1966 1992
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1558 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 105 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 905 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2740 mm


 

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