1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1984 TVR Tasmin is newer by 14 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), 1984 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 TVR Tasmin.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1984 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Cortina | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |