1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 9 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 960 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Cortina | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
