1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
