1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 43 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, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 968 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 2013 Lexus RX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Cortina | RX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
