1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 95 kg more 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | 1500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |