1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 555 kg more than 1974 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Cortina | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cortina | Serie II |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |