2011 Opel Corsa vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 41 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 145 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 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, 2011 Opel Corsa, 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Corsa 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:
| 2011 Opel Corsa | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Corsa | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
