1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph TR4 (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 Triumph TR4.
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, 1963 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | TR4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 53 L |