2000 GMC Savana vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 1220 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 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Savana | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Savana | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |
