1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1978 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 168 kg more than 1978 Triumph Dolomite. 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 Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1978 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |