1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1967 Steyr 700C is newer by 4 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 Steyr 700C. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Cortina | 700C |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1950 mm |
