1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 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 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 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 (376 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |