1975 Audi 80 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 9 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 80 | Lotus Cortina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
