2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 40 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1422 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.
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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 54 L |
