1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 is newer by 8 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1971 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | P6 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |