1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Colorado |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |