1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 36 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1003 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 2009 Jeep Commander 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. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Cortina | Commander |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
