1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 26 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2012 Seat Ibiza, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Cortina | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
