1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 65 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, 1986 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1986 Ford Capri 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. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
