2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 291 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2008 Citroen Picasso, 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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2008 Citroen Picasso 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. 2008 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |