1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 464 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Cortina | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1510 mm |