1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 367 kg more than 1976 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 107 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
