1971 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 41 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 2012 Audi Q5 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. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Cortina | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
