1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Lada 110
To start off, 2005 Lada 110 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada 110 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada 110 weights approximately 155 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, 2005 Lada 110, 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, 2005 Lada 110 (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 Lada 110 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | 110 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |