1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 18 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2590 mm |
