1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 154 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont 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. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cortina | Belmont |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |