1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 36 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Evora |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |