1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 395 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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cortina | Velox |
Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |