1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 49 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1363 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cortina | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
