1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Xedos 6 weights approximately 50 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, 1997 Xedos 6, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6. 1997 Xedos 6 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. 1997 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Cortina | 6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
