1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cortina | Equator |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
