1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 990 kg more than 1977 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |