1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1664 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Cortina | Yukon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2624 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3302 mm |