1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 52 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. 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 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
