1971 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Centura 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Centura (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 155 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.
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, 1971 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Centura | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
