1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 362 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cortina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 76 L |
