1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 800 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |