1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 570 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 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Cortina | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
