1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1977 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |