1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 42 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Cortina | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
