1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 1 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 143 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford 2000 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 2000 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
