2009 Subaru Impreza vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Impreza 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.
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2009 Subaru Impreza | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Impreza | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |