1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2590 mm |
