1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 23 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1310 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.
Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 87 L |
