1997 Ford Aerostar vs. 1976 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 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. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 401 kg more than 1976 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 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.

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