1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1977 Holden Statesman is newer by 7 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), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1977 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Statesman |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |