1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 705 kg more than 1967 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 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Cortina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |