1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cortina | Chevette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |