1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 20 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. Both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1996 Rover 400 are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Rover 400. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 400 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1996 Rover 400, 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, 1996 Rover 400 (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1996 Rover 400 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |