1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1964 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, 1954 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Cortina | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | P4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 52 L |