1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Corsa |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |