1963 Steyr 700C vs. 1970 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C 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 75 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 555 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C 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.

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