1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |