1990 Ferrari F1 90 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 585 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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1990 Ferrari F1 90 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F1 90 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 12750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 505 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |