1975 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1975 Ford Cortina and 2001 Suzuki Ignis are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Ignis (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Ignis.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Ignis, 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, 2001 Suzuki Ignis (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 2001 Suzuki Ignis has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Suzuki Ignis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cortina | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 41 L |
