1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 22 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 292 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cortina | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
