1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1994 Opel Frontera is newer by 27 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Frontera weights approximately 759 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 1994 Opel Frontera 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, 1994 Opel Frontera 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, 1994 Opel Frontera (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 1994 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
