1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 39 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Tamora weights approximately 190 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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Cortina | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
