1997 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 630 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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |