1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |