1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 42 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 95 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.
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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Cortina | Equator |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |