1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 473 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Cortina | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
