1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 810 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |