1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 250 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |