1975 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |