1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Dodge Aspen | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |