2009 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Matiz 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 149 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. 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, 2009 Daewoo Matiz, 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daewoo Matiz | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Matiz | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 794 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 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 | 851 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 87 L |