1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 27 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. 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, 1997 Seat Arosa, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa 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. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | Arosa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2330 mm |