1978 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 2009 Ford F-150 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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | F-150 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3670 mm |