1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 33 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 695 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cortina | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
