1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 258 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 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
