1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 52 L |
