1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 265 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | 200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
