1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 22 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada (162 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 555 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, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada 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. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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