1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
