1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1254 kg more than 1978 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 (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 1110 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 |