1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 155 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |