1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1972 Ford Cortina and 1999 Suzuki Baleno are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Because 1972 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 1972 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno, 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, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cortina | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 51 L |
