2001 Holden HSV vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Holden HSV 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 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden HSV is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden HSV (692 Nm) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 2001 Holden HSV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden HSV has manual transmission. 2001 Holden HSV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden HSV | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | HSV | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |