1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 10 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 182 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Cortina | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
