1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 22 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 920 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1998 GMC Safari 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. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Cortina | Safari |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |
