1954 DKW Munga vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Munga would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Munga weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 1954 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Munga 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | Munga | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
