1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Ford Limited
To start off, 1982 Ford Limited is newer by 10 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Limited weights approximately 805 kg more 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. 1982 Ford Limited 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. 1982 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1982 Ford Limited | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Limited |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |