1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 915 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cortina | Defender |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |