1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 15 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 120 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |