1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 29 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 290 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Sidewinder | Cortina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 631 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |