2000 Ford Puma vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Because 1973 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Puma (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Puma | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 87 L |
