1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 24 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1070 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
