1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | 17 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
