1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina.
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, 1981 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |