1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 357 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Cortina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2590 mm |