1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Audi 80
To start off, both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1976 Audi 80 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1976 Audi 80.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Audi 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1976 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Cortina | 80 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
