1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1980 Holden Gemini is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Holden Gemini.
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, 1980 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 1980 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Cortina | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
