2001 Ford Focus vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Ford Focus 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 76 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Focus, 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, 2001 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Focus | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |