1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 35 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 181 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2005 Ford Focus, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Focus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
