1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 586 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Avanti Avanti | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Cortina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2590 mm |