1996 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 26 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 228 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Tracker | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |