1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Cortina | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1190 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |