1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 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 20 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Holden Gemini. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Gemini |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |