1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 12 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 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 237 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 448 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
