1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 37 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 2,683 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (161 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Cortina | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
