1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 538 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Chevelle | Cortina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |