1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 18 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 85 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1988 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1988 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |