1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Cortina | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2970 mm |