1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Tata Indica
To start off, 2005 Tata Indica 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 9 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Tata Indica. 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 Tata Indica, 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 Tata Indica | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Cortina | Indica |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1403 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |