1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Speedster weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Opel Speedster (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Speedster |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |