1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 23 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), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 225 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | 200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
