1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 7 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 259 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cortina | Chevette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |