1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1948 Tatra T107
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra T107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra T107 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1948 Tatra T107. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra T107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra T107 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra T107. (118 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra T107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1948 Tatra T107 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | Cortina | T107 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
