1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 184 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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, 1972 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1972 Holden Torana 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. 1972 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Torana |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |