1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 207 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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
