1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 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. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
