1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Cortina | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
