1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 815 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Cortina | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |