1981 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport

To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 445 kg more than 1981 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, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (106 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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