1962 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 37 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cortina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |