1972 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 398 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1972 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1972 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1972 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Land Rover Serie III | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Serie III | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |
