1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 705 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Cortina | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2425 mm |
