2000 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 20 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tracker | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tracker | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
