2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 759 kg more than 1966 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 36 L |