2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 554 kg more than 1977 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 Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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