1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 205 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, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Cortina | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
