2004 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 258 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 Volkswagen New Beetle, 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 Volkswagen New Beetle | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | New Beetle | Cortina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |