1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1993 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Cortina | Neon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |
