1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 155 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
