1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 403 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Cortina | Volare |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |