1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 516 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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