2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 28 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1028 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.
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, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
