1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 73 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 109 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra.
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, 1988 Opel Vectra, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Vectra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |