1974 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 4 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. Both 1974 Ford Capri and 1970 Ford Cortina are equipped with a 1,593 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |