1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 340 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |