1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 968 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.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Cortina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |