1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1990 Innocenti 990 is newer by 27 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1990 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1990 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Cortina | 990 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2050 mm |
