1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 538 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 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Cortina | Commander |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |