1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 26 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. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 850 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.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Cortina | Musso |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 73 L |
