1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Cortina | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |