1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Cortina | Safari |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
