2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 338 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2001 Ford Mustang 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. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Mustang 1970 Ford Cortina
Make Ford Ford
Model Mustang Cortina
Year Released 2001 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 77.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2570 mm


 

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