1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1974 Holden Statesman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1974 Holden Statesman 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. 1974 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1974 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Cortina | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
