1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (67 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cortina | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
