1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1977 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7439 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |