1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 5 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 72 kg more than 1962 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, 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Cortina | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |