1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1983 Holden Gemini 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. 1983 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |