1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 148 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | F-350 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5398 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 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 115 L |