1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo 120 (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo 120 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 Volvo 120 (115 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1957 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 120 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |