1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 105 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 Volkswagen W12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cortina | W12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
