2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 378 kg more than 1977 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |