2002 Mahindra Commander vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Commander 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 280 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 2002 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mahindra Commander | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mahindra | Ford |
| Model | Commander | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
