1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Dodge Omni is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (65 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 114 kg more than 1980 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Omni | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
