1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,340 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 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 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Sedan | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sedan | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
