1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 436 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |