1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair (101 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
