1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Cortina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |
