1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1967 Ford Cortina and 1990 Suzuki Samurai are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Suzuki Samurai (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 1990 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cortina | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
