1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,101 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1976 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, 1952 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | P4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |