1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1976 Holden Sunbird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 46 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1976 Holden Sunbird 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. 1976 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |