1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 13 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 155 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.

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, 1989 Ford Corsair, 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.

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