1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 17 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (160 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
