2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 289 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |