1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 257 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |