2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 25 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Osee | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Osee | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |