1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 614 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Mustang 1975 Ford Cortina
Make Ford Ford
Model Mustang Cortina
Year Released 1972 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5753 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 417 Nm 91 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.8 mm 63 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1654 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 87 L


 

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