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 |