1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 12 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 538 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Cortina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |