1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1964 Austin A 110 is newer by 1 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 381 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |