1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Lada Oka
To start off, 2005 Lada Oka 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Lada Oka. (30 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Oka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 324 kg more than 2005 Lada Oka. 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 Oka, 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 (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Oka. (46 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Oka.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 Lada Oka | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | Oka |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 644 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |