1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 430 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.
Because 1963 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2012 Toyota Corolla 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. 2012 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
