1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 54 kg more than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |