1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1828 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 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cortina | Defender |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |