2006 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 30 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 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 690 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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 Mahindra Scorpio (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2006 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mahindra Scorpio | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mahindra | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2607 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |