2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
