1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 220 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Cortina 1988 Holden Commodore
Make Ford Holden
Model Cortina Commodore
Year Released 1976 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2294 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 107 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2740 mm


 

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