2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 29 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Lanos | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Lanos | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |