1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 43 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 550 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 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Cortina | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Cortina | Kizashi |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |