1980 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 757 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Koenigsegg CCR weights approximately 178 kg more than 1980 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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 828 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 2006 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Cortina | CCR |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2659 mm |
