1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 850 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 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Cortina | Korando |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
