1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1980 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1973 Ford Cortina and 1980 Triumph Dolomite are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph Dolomite (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1980 Triumph Dolomite (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1980 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 56 L |