1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 Steyr 700C. 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1961 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Cortina | 700C |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1950 mm |