1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (134 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 56 HP |
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 |