1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1973 Checker Aerobus and 1973 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Checker Aerobus | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Checker | Ford |
Model | Aerobus | Cortina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2570 mm |