1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |