1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 365 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 Weight | 1400 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
