1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 1 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |