1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro

To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 34 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 718 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Cortina 2010 Dodge Nitro
Make Ford Dodge
Model Cortina Nitro
Year Released 1976 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 73 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 117 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1114 kg 1832 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4544 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1775 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2764 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 74 L


 

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