1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2004 Mini Cooper is newer by 34 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mini Cooper weights approximately 85 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 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Mini Cooper (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Cortina | Cooper |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |