2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 60 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2007 Daihatsu Materia 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. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Materia | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |