1975 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 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 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1763 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Cortina | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |
