1984 Daimler 4.2 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daimler 4.2 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | 4.2 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
