1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 74 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, 1994 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1994 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Cortina | Neon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |