1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 84 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Rapier.
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 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Cortina | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
