1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina. 1975 Triumph TR7 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Triumph TR7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Cortina | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
