1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme 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 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | Emme |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2770 mm |
