1955 Ford Popular 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 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular 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 (49 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 488 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Cortina (85 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Popular | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 63 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |