1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 23 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 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 78 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |
