1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1981 Ford Cortina and 1981 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini.
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, 1981 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Gemini |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |