1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 30 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 956 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, 2000 GMC Safari (319 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Cortina | Safari |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
