1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 35 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1540 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Cortina | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 88 L |
