1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 74 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cortina | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
