1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 36 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1512 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2013 Ford Expedition 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. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3023 mm |
