1981 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cortina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |