1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 18 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 32 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Cortina | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
