1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 33 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP) has 381 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 53 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
