1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 450 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
