1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 470 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | P5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
