1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin Maxi 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Austin Maxi. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Maxi. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Maxi. 1969 Austin Maxi has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Austin Maxi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1969 Austin Maxi | |
Make | Ford | Austin |
Model | Cortina | Maxi |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |