1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2001 TVR Griffith is newer by 25 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 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Griffith weights approximately 115 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, 2001 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Cortina | Griffith |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |