1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1630 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 882 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2011 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | Cortina | 57 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 110 L |
