1969 Austin 1300 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 1300 (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Austin 1300.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 1300. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 1300 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |