2007 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 498 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 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Caddy | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
