1971 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 36 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 525 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 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 2007 Subaru Forester 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. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Forester |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |