2006 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Citroen C5 is newer by 36 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 673 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.
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, 2006 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2006 Citroen C5 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. 2006 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |