1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 60 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, 1968 Volkswagen 411 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cortina | 411 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
