1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Cortina | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 120 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
