1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 1608 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ford Cortina | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cortina | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5608 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1986 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |