1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 6 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 193 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |
