1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Valiant | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |