2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 30 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 50 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.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Lanos | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |