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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 1200 (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 1200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Datsun 1200.
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 Datsun 1200 (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Datsun 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4280 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 |
