1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (56 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (92 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 63 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 | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |