1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 41 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2011 Ford Ka, 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 (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2011 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Ka |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
