1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 375 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, 2007 Opel Meriva, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 53 L |
