1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Sierra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |