1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 644 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | P4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
