2007 Citroen C1 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Citroen C1 is newer by 37 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1. 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, 2007 Citroen C1, 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 (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C1 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C1 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |