1955 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |