1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1936 Buick Century
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1936 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1936 Buick Century (165 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1936 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1936 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Cortina | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1936 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 165 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |