2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is newer by 35 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bizzarrini GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Ford |
| Model | GTS | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
