1962 Rover P5 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 718 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1962 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1962 Rover P5 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:
1962 Rover P5 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | P5 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |