1979 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Tata E
To start off, 2002 Tata E is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata E weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Cortina | 2002 Tata E | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Cortina | E |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
