1993 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Voyager 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 315 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Voyager, 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 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Voyager | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Plymouth | Ford |
Model | Voyager | Cortina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |