2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |