1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 17 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 193 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (117 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma 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. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cortina | Sigma |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 117 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |