1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 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 (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 276 kg more than 1967 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |