2000 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 24 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 425 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
