Volkswagen Scirocco (1977 – 1981) vs Ford Cortina (1976 – 1979): specs compared
Both offer around 110 hp at most. The Volkswagen Scirocco is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 148 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 1,035 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Ford Cortina is 499 mm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1977 – 1981
|
Ford
Cortina
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 110 hp | 67 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 140 Nm | 113 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 12.5 s | 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 185 km/h | 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,880 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 780 – 840 kg | 1,035 – 1,128 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.