1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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, both vehicles can yield 117 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cortina | Sigma |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |