1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Triumph Roadster (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 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, 1948 Triumph Roadster (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Cortina | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Cortina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
