1970 Datsun 1200 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1970 Datsun 1200 and 1970 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 1200. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 305 kg more than 1970 Datsun 1200. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 1200. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 1200 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Datsun | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 87 L |
