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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 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. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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 Ford Cortina (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 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 | 1294 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |