1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 78 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2590 mm |
