1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 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), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 675 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
