1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Holden Barina

To start off, 1987 Holden Barina 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 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 28 more horse power than 1987 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 270 kg more than 1987 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Barina.

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