1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 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 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Cortina | 411 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |