1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 117 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |