1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1977 Maserati Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Maserati Bora weights approximately 405 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | Bora |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |