1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 12 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Cortina | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2352 mm |