1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 785 kg more than 1976 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2540 mm |