2007 Ford Territory vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 31 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 981 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Territory | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1593 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
