1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1999 Dodge Durango is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 71 kg more than 1999 Dodge Durango.

Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango 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, 1999 Dodge Durango (559 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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