1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 582 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Cortina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 431 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 103.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 69 L |