1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 36 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-250 weights approximately 63 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.
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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina. 2008 Ford E-250 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. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | E-250 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 132 L |