1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 31 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | F-450 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 110 L |