1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 32 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1164 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
