1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 488 kg more than 1980 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 63 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 | 1490 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |
