1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 755 kg more than 1967 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 Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
