2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 54 L |