1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2002 Jeep Liberty is newer by 32 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 733 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 2002 Jeep Liberty 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, 2002 Jeep Liberty 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, 2002 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2002 Jeep Liberty 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. 2002 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2002 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Cortina | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
