1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 9 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster 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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Cortina | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
