1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 32 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 739 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1998 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Estate |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
