1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 33 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 840 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cortina | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
