1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1594 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cortina | Discovery |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |