1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 19 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 300 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.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cortina | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
