1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Steyr 126
To start off, 1974 Steyr 126 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Steyr 126. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Steyr 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 415 kg more than 1974 Steyr 126. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1974 Steyr 126 | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Cortina | 126 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |
