1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 is newer by 14 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 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 508 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | 2600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |