2001 Ford 49 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 28 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1973 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford 49 1973 Ford Cortina
Make Ford Ford
Model 49 Cortina
Year Released 2001 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3899 cc 1296 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 91 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1040 kg
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2590 mm