1970 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep and 1970 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (68 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Jeep | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2659 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
