1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 11 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. Both 1963 Ford Cortina and 1974 Lada 1200 are equipped with a 1,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Cortina | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 61 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
