1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Cortina | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 86 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |