1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 186 kg more 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, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2008 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Cortina | Accent |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |