1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 305 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | P4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |