2008 Subaru Forester vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 423 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Forester | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |