1974 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 31 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 910 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | FPV BF GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
