1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 500 kg more than 1976 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 Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
