1998 Panoz AIV vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 21 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz AIV weights approximately 70 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz AIV | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Panoz | Ford |
| Model | AIV | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
