1980 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (139 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 526 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.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cortina | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
