1969 Ford 17 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 39 kg more than 1969 Ford 17. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |