1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 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 (95 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 120 weights approximately 10 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 120 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |