1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Holden Barina

To start off, 1991 Holden Barina is newer by 14 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 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 41 more horse power than 1991 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 398 kg more than 1991 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Barina. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Barina. 1991 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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