1997 Eagle Talon vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Eagle Talon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1997 Eagle Talon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Eagle Talon will offer significantly more control. 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 Eagle Talon (289 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1997 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Eagle Talon | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 91 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |