1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 21 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 278 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Cortina | Euro 1 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |