1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 28 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 565 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 140 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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Cortina | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2659 mm |
