1990 Dodge Omni vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Dodge Omni 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Omni (92 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 89 kg more than 1990 Dodge Omni.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Omni, 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, 1990 Dodge Omni (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Omni | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Omni | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
