2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Dacia Sandero is newer by 33 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 76 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, 2009 Dacia Sandero, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Sandero | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Sandero | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |