1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1999 TVR Griffith is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Griffith weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 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, 1999 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1999 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Cortina | Griffith |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |