1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 6 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 94 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 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 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | 1000 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |