2004 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 34 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2004 Citroen C5, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |
