1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 Dodge Charger is newer by 16 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Dodge Charger weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Dodge Charger, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
