1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 638 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
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 | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |