2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 222 kg more 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 Ford Ranger (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
