2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 497 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |