1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 16 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 360 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
