1971 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 27 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 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |