1975 Chrysler Charger vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 295 kg more than 1976 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, 1975 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Charger | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3521 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
