1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1994 Opel Tigra 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Tigra (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Tigra weights approximately 150 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, 1994 Opel Tigra, 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, 1994 Opel Tigra (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1994 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
