1989 Eagle Talon vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Eagle Talon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Talon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Eagle Talon (276 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Eagle Talon | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |