1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 1984 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cortina | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
