1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 374 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina.
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. 1978 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cortina | Royale |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |