1948 Austin 16 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |