1954 Buick 70 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 70 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2590 mm |