1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Rover 75

To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 33 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 1,796 cc, 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.

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