1977 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Brougham | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |