1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1981 Subaru Coupe 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. Both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1981 Subaru Coupe are equipped with a 1,593 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Subaru Coupe, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1981 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Coupe |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |