2009 Dacia Logan vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 39 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2009 Dacia Logan, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Logan | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |