1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 14 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 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, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cortina | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |