2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 Pontiac Solstice (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Solstice | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 87 L |
