1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 Ford Cortina.
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. 1982 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Cortina | 1982 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | Lemans |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |