1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. 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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Corsair | Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |