1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 37 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |
