1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
