1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 150 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 92 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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |