2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 1976 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 26 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ferrari Rossa 1976 Ford Cortina
Make Ferrari Ford
Model Rossa Cortina
Year Released 2002 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 485 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 117 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 87.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 54 L


 

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