1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 387 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1992 Ford Fairlane 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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