1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 185 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 GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |