1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1976 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, 1957 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
