1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Venom weights approximately 17 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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Venom | Cortina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |