1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Prowler 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2000 Plymouth Prowler 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 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2000 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Cortina | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
