1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Kia Joice is newer by 23 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Joice weights approximately 350 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.
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, 1999 Kia Joice, 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, 1999 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1999 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Cortina | Joice |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
