2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1976 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | Cortina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 54 L |