1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 342 kg more than 1962 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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Cortina |
Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |