1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |