1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Opel Corsa

To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Corsa (59 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Corsa weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.

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