1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 87 L |