1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 78 kg more than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
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 Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Cortina | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1000 cc |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 34 L |