2008 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Ford Focus, 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, 2008 Ford Focus (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2008 Ford Focus 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. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |