1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1991 Subaru Justy is newer by 15 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, 1991 Subaru Justy (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 354 kg more than 1991 Subaru Justy.
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, 1991 Subaru Justy, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Subaru Justy. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1991 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Justy |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |