1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1965 Steyr 650T is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Cortina weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Cortina | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Cortina | 650T |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |