1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Allante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 763 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante, 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, 1993 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 1993 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Allante | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Allante | Cortina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |