1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 710 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |