1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 371 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |