1981 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 26 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2075 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Cortina | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 105.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 3075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 114 L |
