2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1052 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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
