1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 18 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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 Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Cortina | FC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
