1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 42 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 679 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Cortina | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cortina | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2662 mm |