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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 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 518 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C5 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:
2004 Citroen C5 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |