1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma

To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 21 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), 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (90 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 153 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (118 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1984 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. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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