1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 850 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Cortina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |