1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1955 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1971 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1955 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Cortina | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
