1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 144 kg more than 1968 Opel GT.
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, 1968 Opel GT (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1968 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |