1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 24 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 697 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 790 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.
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, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 827 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | Ford | Lotec |
Model | Cortina | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4943 cc |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1650 kg |