1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1724 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford GT 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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1971 Ford GT 70 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | GT 70 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2745 mm |