1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla 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. 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 44 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
