1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 840 kg more than 1965 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Cortina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |