1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 28 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1010 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.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Cortina | Safari |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
