1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 162 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Cortina | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
